Regulation 7 Extension of time limits and withdrawal of appealF1F3I1

The Police Authority may extend the period referred to in regulation 5(2) or (3) or 6(3) in any case where they are satisfied, on the application of the appellant, that by reason of special circumstances of the case it is just and proper to do so; and in such a case regulations 5 and 6 shall have effect as if for that period there were substituted such extended period as the authority may specify.

Where the Police Authority refuses an application by the appellant under paragraph (1), it shall give the appellant notice in writing of the reasons for the decision and of the right of appeal conferred by paragraph (3).

An appellant whose application under paragraph (1) is refused may, not later than 14 days after receiving notice under paragraph (2), appeal in writing to the chairman of the tribunal against the decision of the Police Authority.

The chairman may, on such an appeal, make any decision which the Police Authority had power to make under paragraph (1); and, where he extends the period referred to in regulation 5(2) or (3) or 6(3), regulations 5 and 6 shall have effect as if for that period there were substituted such extended period as the chairman may specify.

At anytime before an appeal is decided by an Appeals Tribunal the Chairman of that tribunal may, on written application in that behalf, allow the appellant to withdraw his notice of appeal and, accordingly, where he so allows no further action in connection with the appeal shall be taken